Learn more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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